ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST
The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.
Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at
www.belleville.caCurrently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individuals to join our Engineering and Development Services Department as an Engineering Design Technologist.
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Positions: One (1)
Department: Engineering and Development Services Department
File Number: SV26-122
Location: City Hall (169 Front Street, Belleville, ON)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Employee Group: Union - CUPE
Salary: Jurisdiction A – Grade 8 $32.19 - $37.00
Closing Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
at 4:30 PM
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Reporting to the Senior Project Manager - Design, the Engineering Design Technologist position is responsible for AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing preparation and working with surveying and design teams in the design and contract preparation of municipal infrastructure projects including roads, sidewalks, multi-use trails, watermains, storm and sanitary sewers, intersection improvements, and watercourse improvements.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide timely, accurate information to the Senior Project Manager – Design and respond to the decisions and directions generated by same.
- Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to complete detailed design and drafting of municipal infrastructure, including development and management of corridors and assemblies, gravity and pressure pipe networks, existing and proposed surface models, grading designs, cut/fill calculations, and managing data links and references.
- Design municipal infrastructure in compliance with applicable standards and guidelines, including roadway horizontal and vertical alignments, storm and sanitary sewer systems, and watermain distribution networks, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and coordination across disciplines.
- Develop and review proposed roadway cross-sections within the right-of-way for reconstruction projects, including lane configurations, boulevards, curbs, and multi-modal elements, as well as detailed cross-sections for driveway profiles and tie-ins to existing ground, ensuring smooth transitions, proper drainage, and adherence to design standards.
- Assemble and align all property information for the project at hand including existing property lines, easements, rights-of-way and widenings in accordance with OLS information.
- Import and export topographical survey data to and from AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control of Civil 3D models by validating survey-derived TIN surfaces against source survey data, reviewing point files, breaklines, and surface definitions to ensure accurate representation of existing ground conditions and proper data integration.
- Conduct detailed model reviews to verify the accuracy and consistency of proposed design elements, including corridor geometry, pipe network connectivity and elevations, surface interactions, and grading tie-ins, ensuring compliance with design intent, tolerances, and constructability requirements.
- Prepare preliminary, final construction and as-built drawings for municipal engineering projects.
- Perform quantity calculations for contract items such as: earth excavation, surface areas, pipes and structures, and other various items.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure network mapping for: roads, sanitary sewers, storm drainage, watermains and bridges.
- Maintain and update records and filing system for drawings, design sheets, CCTV reports, electronic files and consultant reports.
- Input and manage data to Document Management Software.
- Update municipal asset management databases for roads, bridges, culverts, sewers and other municipal infrastructure.
- Digitize and scan drawings and other records.
- Operate and perform basic maintenance of plotter and scanner hardware equipment.
- Prepare material for and attend public meetings related to capital projects and initiative of other Departments.
- Prepare key plans, maps, drawings and sketches for budget reports, Public Consultation Centre boards, reports to Council and reports for external agencies and consultants.
- Prepare other miscellaneous drawings as required.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support for accessing, printing and copying engineering drawings.
- Communicate professionally, and effectively with all stakeholders and members of the general public, promoting a high standard of customer service.
- Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
- Three (3) year advanced diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent with C.E.T. Certification.
- Valid class “G” driver licence and clean drivers abstract to be maintained.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.
ASSET EDUCATION:
- Autodesk Civil 3D Infrastructure Design Certification
- Membership with OACETT and have or are working towards obtaining the C.E.T. designation.
- Completion of courses offered through Ontario Good Roads in Municipal Infrastructure Training or Guelph Road School.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) years of relevant CADD design experience within an engineering environment with good public relations skills.
- Highly computer literate and proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView, Access Database, Microsoft Office Suite, and other Engineering software such as AutoTurn.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standards and specifications such as OPSS, OPSD, TAC, Ministry of Environment guidelines and requirements as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
ASSET EXPERIENCE
- Three (3) years of municipal experience in relevant CADD design in an engineering environment, demonstrating strong public relations skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of GIS.
- Proven ability to effectively manage diverse stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Note: A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Competitive market salary
- Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits
- OMERS Pension Plan
- Opportunity to enter a hybrid work arrangement subject to applicable policies and approvals, following the successful completion of the probationary period.
- Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.
HOW TO APPLY:
www.belleville.ca/careers
We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
